City Council
Regular MeetingDes Moines, IA · April 10, 2023
Minutes
*** DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPORT ***
The City Council took the following action on items listed in the attached meeting
agenda summary. Copies of ordinances, resolutions and other Council action may
be obtained from the City Clerk's Office (515) 283-4209. The six-digit number
beginning with '23-' preceding each item on the agenda is a roll call number
assigned by the City Clerk. Please refer to this number when requesting
information or copies.
SUMMARY OF DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, City Council Chambers
400 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
April 10, 2023
5:00 P.M.
PROCLAMATION – 4:55 P.M.
No Mow May
23-0464 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Cownie, Boesen, Gatto, Mandelbaum, Voss and Westergaard.
Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0465 2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED: Moved by Gatto
to adopt. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0466 3. APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * – items 3 through 54: Moved by Gatto to adopt to
balance of the Consent Agenda. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
*Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless pursuant to Council rules, Council requests an
item be removed to be considered separately.
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LICENSES AND PERMITS
23-0467 4. Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following: Moved by Gatto to
adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
NEW APPLICATION
(A) DM BIERGARTEN 2251 GEORGE FLAGG Special Class C
RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
(B) ALPINE TAP ROOM 2720 INGERSOLL AVE Class C Liquor
(C) CAPITAL CITY MOOSE 2515 WEDGEWOOD RD Class F Retail
(D) CASEYS #3953 3121 FOREST AVE Class E Liquor
(E) CASEYS #4026 3401 INGERSOLL AVE Class B Retail
(F) DJANGO (BANQUET) 1430 LOCUST ST Class C Liquor
(G) DOLLAR GENERAL #21816 604 LOCUST ST #104 Class B Retail
(H) EL POLLO CATRACHO 4100 SE 14TH ST Class C Liquor
(I) GERRIS 232 E 30TH ST Class C Liquor
(J) GIT N GO STORE #5 2700 INDIANOLA AVE Class B Retail
(K) GREENWOOD LOUNGE 3707 INGERSOLL AVE Class C Liquor
(L) HARBINGER 2724 INGERSOLL AVE Class C Liquor
(M) HELLO MARJORIE 717 LOCUST ST #A Class C Liquor
(N) LA RANCHERITA 1106 ARMY POST RD Class C Liquor
(O) TACOS LA FAMILIA 1610 6TH AVE Class C Liquor
(P) WORLD LIQUOR 3200 SE 14TH ST Class E Liquor
SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS
(Q) APRES BAR CO 120 E 5TH ST 5 days
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A WEDDING ON APRIL 29, 2023.
(R) TOWNSQUARE LIVE 730 3RD ST 5 days
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 2023 DES MOINES ON TAP EVENT ON
APRIL 29, 2023.
OUTDOOR SERVICE APPLICATION
(S) PEGGYS TAVERN 3020 FOREST AVE
TEMPORARY FOR DRAKE RELAYS ON APRIL 23 – 30, 2023
23-0468 4I Consideration of 5-day Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) for Great Caterers of
Iowa for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser on April 20, 2023. Sponsor: Mayor Cownie.
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0469 5. City Clerk to issue Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits. Moved by Gatto to adopt.
Second by Voss. Motion Carried 5-1-1. Nays: Cownie Absent: Sheumaker.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
6. Ordering construction of the following:
23-0470 (A) Carlisle Multi-Use Trail Connection: Receiving of bids, (4-18-23) and Setting date of
hearing, (5-8-23), Engineer’s estimate, $2,833,501.05. (Council Communication No.
23-179) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0471 (B) McHenry Park and Sheridan Park Improvements: Receiving of bids, (4-25-23) and
Setting date of hearing, (5-8-23), Engineer’s estimate, $270,000. (Council
Communication No. 23-178) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion
Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0472 (C) SW 63rd Street Resurfacing from Willow Creek Drive to Dead End North: Receiving
of bids, (4-25-23) and Setting date of hearing, (5-22-23), Engineer’s estimate, $370,000.
(Council Communication No. 23-183) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0473 (D) North Valley Drive and Grand Avenue Sidewalk and Railroad Crossing Improvements:
Receiving of bids, (4-25-23) and Setting date of hearing, (5-8-23), Engineer’s estimate,
$365,000. (Council Communication No. 23-184) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second
by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0474 (E) Riverview Restroom Facility: Receiving of bids, (5-9-23) and Setting date of hearing,
(5-22-23), Engineer’s estimate, $495,000. (Council Communication No. 23-186)
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0475 7. Communication from contractors requesting permission to sublet certain items on public
improvement project. Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1.
Absent: Sheumaker.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
23-0476 8. Levying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and interest imposed in the enforcement
of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental Code, Schedule No. 2023-04. Moved by Gatto to
adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0477 9. Deletion of NAC – Emergency Assessment at 2070 Lyon Street. Moved by Gatto to adopt.
Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0478 10. Deletion of rental inspection assessment at 3108 Martin King Jr Parkway. Moved by Gatto
to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM PLANNING AND ZONING
23-0479 11. Regarding request from George M. Clayton (owner) for vacation of surface rights-of-way
adjoining property in the vicinity of 1601 E. Grand Avenue, to allow the encroachment of an
existing staircase within the E. 16th Street right-of-way. Moved by Gatto to receive and
file communication from the Plan and Zoning Commission, and refer to the
Engineering Department, Real Estate Division. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1.
Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0480 12. Regarding request from DUUNTO LLC (Adam Sieren, Officer) for review and approval of
a Major Preliminary Plat “Elevate Townhomes” for property located at 508 Indianola Road
for development of 11 one-household residential lots. Moved by Gatto to receive and file.
Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS
23-0481 13. On request from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (Mike Kuntz, Officer) to amend
PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification from
Industrial and Parks and Open Space to Industrial and to rezone the property located in the
vicinity of 1935 E. Euclid Avenue from “F” Flood District and “I2” Industrial District to
Limited “I2” Industrial District, to allow an addition to an existing structure and other
improvements, (4-24-23). Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0482 14. On request from Noel Fernandez (Owner) to amend PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Plan
to revise the future land use classification from Low Density Residential to Low-Medium
Density Residential and to rezone 2021 Clark Street from “N5” Neighborhood District to
Limited “N5-2” Neighborhood District, to allow reuse of the existing structure for a duplex
use, (4-24-23). Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0483 15. On request from Des Moines Community Playhouse (David Kilpatrick, Officer) for review
and approval of a 2nd amendment to the Des Moines Community Playhouse PUD
Conceptual Plan on the property located at 831 42nd Street to allow the construction of a
2,700-square foot building addition with associated utilities, parking, and drives within the
PUD, (4-24-23). Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0484 16. On request from JW Congregation Support Inc. (Archie Malone, Officer) for review and
approval of a 2nd amendment to the Airport Crossroads PUD Conceptual Plan on the
property located at 7700 Fleur Drive to allow construction of a Place of Worship with asphalt
shingles and composite lap siding building materials which are prohibited within the PUD,
(4-24-23). Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
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23-0485 17. On the proposed Fourteenth Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the SE Agribusiness
Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23). (Council Communication No. 23-190) Moved by Gatto
to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0486 18. On the proposed Sixth Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Southside Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23). (Council Communication No. 23-
191) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0487 19. On the proposed Eleventh Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Ingersoll-Grand
Commercial Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23). (Council Communication No. 23-188)
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0488 20. On the proposed Fourth Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Merle Hay
Commercial Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23). (Council Communication No. 23-189)
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0489 21. On the proposed Thirty-Second Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Metro Center
Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23). (Council Communication No. 23-187) Moved by Gatto
to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT - CLAIM SETTLEMENTS & BILLINGS
23-0490 22. Approving payment to Steve and Diane Foley for a property damage claim. Moved by Gatto
to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
APPROVING
23-0491 23. Subordination agreement of existing HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Mortgage on 1211 Forest Avenue to Central Bank Construction Loan to Home Opportunities
Made Easy (HOME, Inc.). (Council Communication No. 23-169) Moved by Gatto to
adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
24. Items related to OpenLoop Health, Inc.: (Council Communication No. 23-195)
23-0492 (A) Authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute an economic development
assistance contract between OpenLoop Health, Inc. and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA). Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion
Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0493 (B) Development Agreement. Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion
Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0494 25. First Amendment to Urban Renewal Development Agreement with OneSpeed DSM, LLC
in the Metro Center Urban Renewal Area. (Council Communication No. 23-196) Moved
by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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23-0495 26. Issuance of Certificate of Completion to Tree House Partners, LLC for 2315 Grand Avenue
for the historic redevelopment of three buildings. Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by
Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0496 27. Round three Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program funding, and authorizing
execution of agreements with NCR Program round three funding recipients. (Council
Communication No. 23-192) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0497 28. Grant agreement with William C. Knapp, LC for a sewer improvement project at 2901 E.
Euclid Ave. (Council Communication No. 23-193) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by
Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0498 29. Intergovernmental 28E Agreement between the cities of Des Moines, Alleman, Altoona,
Bondurant, Carlisle, Elkhart, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk, Pleasant
Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and the county of Polk for the partial
funding of Homeland Security Services within the metropolitan area. (Council
Communication No. 23-165) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0499 30. Authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute a Grant Agreement with Alley Landing
Limited Partnership for construction of a new affordable housing project. (Council
Communication No. 23-194) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0500 31. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines for
general operations. (Council Communication No. 23-197) Moved by Gatto to adopt.
Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0501 32. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Homes of Oakridge Human
Services, Inc. (Oakridge Neighborhood Services) to implement a summer youth employment
and career exploration program. (Council Communication No. 23-198) Moved by Gatto
to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0502 33. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Urban Dreams for a summer
youth program. (Council Communication No. 23-200) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second
by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0503 34. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central
Iowa, Inc. for a summer youth cleanup program. (Council Communication No. 23-199)
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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23-0504 35. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding agreement with Iowa Homeless Youth Center
(IHYC) for their behavioral health counseling and therapy program. (Council
Communication No. 23-172) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0505 36. Receive and file communication from the Beaverdale SSMID Board regarding the levy for
the Beaverdale Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). (Council
Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0506 37. Receive and file communication from the Highland Park SSMID Board regarding the levy
for the Highland Park Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). (Council
Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0507 38. Receive and file communication from the Roosevelt Cultural District SSMID Board
regarding the levy for the Roosevelt Cultural District Self-Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID). (Council Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto
to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0508 39. Receive and file communication from the Sherman Hill SSMID Board regarding the levy for
the Sherman Hill Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). (Council
Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0509 40. Budget for the Ingersoll-Grand Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2024. (Council Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to
adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0510 41. Budget for the SW 9th Corridor Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2024. (Council Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to
adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0511 42. Budget for the Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2024. (Council Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt.
Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0512 43. Submittal of Center Street Park and Ride Facility Annual Budget to Des Moines Area
Regional Transit Authority (DART) and authorization of budget expenditures. (Council
Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Boesen. Motion
Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0513 44. Reallocation of expenditures authorized for the disbursement of funds provided under the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (Council Communication No. 23-173) Moved by
Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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23-0514 45. Fund transfer resolution of the City of Des Moines (FY 2024). (Council Communication
No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0515 46. Fund transfer resolution of the City of Des Moines (FY 2023). (Council Communication
No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0516 47. Acceptance of offer of principal forgiveness award in the amount of $1,000,000 on Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022C. Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0517 48. Communication from the Greater Des Moines Partnership on behalf of the Downtown
Farmer’s Market requesting approval of placement for up to 60 banners to be displayed on
banner poles in downtown Des Moines beginning the first week of May 2023. Moved by
Gatto to receive, file and approve. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
49. Abatement of public nuisance as follows:
23-0518 (A) 1083 22nd Street. Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1.
Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0519 (B) 1940 Easton Boulevard. Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0520 50. Purchase from Landscape Structures Inc. (LSI) c/o Outdoor Recreation Products (Steve
King, Founder) for playground equipment for McHenry Park per National Cooperative
Purchasing Alliance contract, and authorizing negotiation and execution of supplemental
agreement with Landscape Structures Inc., $186,202. (Council Communication No. 23-
167) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0521 51. Purchase from Kaldenbergs PBS Landscaping and Lawncare (Matt Kaldenberg, President)
for mowing, trimming and grass clean-up on nuisance properties for use by the
Neighborhood Services Department, $110,000. (Three (3) compliant bids received.) Moved
by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0522 52. Purchase from MacQueen Equipment, Inc. (Dan Gage, President/CEO) for one (1) additional
sub-compact mini sweeper per Sourcewell Contract for use by the Public Works and Parks
and Recreation Departments, $161,385. (Council Communication No. 23-175) Moved by
Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0523 53. Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of April 10 and 17,
2023; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the
weeks of April 10 and 17, 2023; to draw checks for biweekly payroll due April 21, 2023.
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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ORDINANCES - SECOND CONSIDERATION
23-0524 54. Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Parking Restriction – 62nd Street
between Boston Avenue and Douglas Avenue. Moved by Gatto that this ordinance be
considered and given second vote for passage. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1.
Absent: Sheumaker.
* * * * * * END CONSENT AGENDA * * * * * * * * * *
HEARINGS (OPEN AT 5:09 P.M.) (ITEMS 55 THRU 66)
23-0525 55. On conveyance of a portion of vacated 41st Street located east of and adjoining 4126 Ingersoll
Avenue to Plymouth Congregational Church Foundation, $90,890. (Council
Communication No. 23-181) Moved by Mandelbaum to adopt. Second by Boesen.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0526 56. On conveyance of a portion of vacated alley right-of-way located east of and adjoining 835
41st Street to Sarah J. McCurdy. Moved by Mandelbaum to adopt. Second by Boesen.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0527 57. On request from Park Indy, LLC (Abbey Gilroy, Officer) to amend PlanDSM Creating Our
Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification from Low Density Residential
within a Neighborhood Node to Community Mixed Use within a Neighborhood Node and to
rezone the property located in the vicinity of 3140 Indianola Avenue from “NM”
Neighborhood District to “NX2” Neighborhood Mix District to allow redevelopment of the
property with multiple-household residential units. Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by
Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0528 (A) First consideration of ordinance above. Moved by Gatto that this ordinance be
considered and given first vote for passage. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1.
Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0529 (B) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by the applicant), requires six
votes. Moved by to Gatto that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon
its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #16,231. Second by Voss.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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23-0530 58. On request from TB Building, LLC (Stephen Roney, Officer) to amend PlanDSM Creating
Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification from Low Density Residential
to Business Park, and to rezone 1202 Thomas Beck Road from “NX1” Neighborhood District
to “EX” Industrial Use District to allow multiple uses, including a religious assembly,
fabrication and production, and office. Moved by Gatto to APPROVE the proposed
amendment to PlanDSM: Creating Our Tomorrow Plan and APPROVE the proposed
rezoning requested by TB Building, LLC and described above, and to make the
following findings in support of approval: a. The City Plan and Zoning Commission
voted 12-2 to recommend approval of a request from TB Building, LLC (Owner),
represented by Stephen Roney (Officer), to rezone the Property from “NX1”
Neighborhood District to “EX” Industrial District to allow multiple uses, including a
religious assembly, fabrication and production, and office. b. The City Plan and Zoning
Commission voted 12-2 to recommend approval of the amendment of the PlanDSM:
Creating Our Tomorrow Plan Land Use Plan designation for the subject property from
Low Density Residential to Business Park. c. The proposed amendment to PlanDSM:
Creating Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification for the
Property from Low Density Residential to Business Park is hereby approved. d. The
proposed rezoning of the Property, as legally described above, from “NX1”
Neighborhood District to “EX” Industrial District to allow multiple uses, including a
religious assembly, fabrication and production, and office, is hereby approved, subject
to final passage of an ordinance rezoning the Property as set forth herein. Second by
Voss. Motion Carried 5-1-1. Nays: Mandelbaum. Absent: Sheumaker. Motion by
Mandelbaum to deny failed 3-3. Nays: Gatto, Westergaard and Voss.
(A) Approve.
23-0531 1. First consideration of ordinance above. Moved by Gatto that this ordinance be
considered and given first vote for passage. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
5-1-1. Nays: Mandelbaum. Absent: Sheumaker.
WITHDRAWN
23-0532 2. Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by the applicant),
requires six votes.
23-0533 59. On request from Chasing Waterfalls, LLC (Christopher Thompson, Officer) to amend
PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification for
Business Park to Industrial and to rezone the two (2) lots located on the west half of the
property at 2215 Sunset Road from “EX” Mixed Use District to Limited “I1” Industrial
District to allow outdoor storage for a landscaping business. Moved by Mandelbaum to
adopt. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0534 (A) First consideration of ordinance above. Moved by Mandelbaum that this ordinance
be considered and given first vote for passage. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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23-0535 (B) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by the applicant), requires six
votes. Moved by Mandelbaum that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon
its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #16,232. Second by Boesen.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0536 60. On request from WC MRP Des Moines Center, LLC (Natin Paul, Officer) for review and
approval of a 1st amendment to the Southdale PUD Conceptual Plan at 4900 SE 14th Street
to allow expansion of a retail use (Home Depot) to include additional outdoor display and
merchandising in the parking lot, continued from the March 27, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0537 61. On approval of a License Agreement with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
(DART) for bus benches in street right-of-way. (Council Communication No. 23-180)
Moved by Mandelbaum to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0538 62. On reprogramming of prior year’s unspent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds, a substantial amendment to the 2023 Action Plan with the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. (Council
Communication No. 23-170) Moved by Boesen to adopt. Second by Gatto. Motion
Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0539 63. On consideration of the recommended Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years
2023-24 through 2026-27. (Council Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to
adopt. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0540 64. On amendment to the annual budget for current fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. (Council
Communication No. 23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried
6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0541 65. On proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. (Council Communication No.
23-173) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker. Motion by Gatto to receive and file document from Harvey Harrison.
Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0542 66. On 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form
of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder as B.T. Construction, LLC (Barret Tucker, Owner), $356,975.
(Council Communication No. 23-182) Moved by Gatto to adopt. Second by Boesen.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0543 (A) Approval of contract and bond and permission to sublet. Moved by Gatto to adopt.
Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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***END HEARINGS AT 6:48 P.M.***
APPROVING
23-0544 67. Donation Agreement with Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation for Evelyn K. Davis
Park Basketball Court Improvements project. (Council Communication No. 23-166)
Moved by Boesen to adopt. Second by Voss. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
ORDINANCES - FIRST CONSIDERATION
23-0545 68. Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as
follows: (Council Communication No. 23-185) Moved by Mandelbaum that this
ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage. Second by Gatto. Motion
Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
(A) Parking Modification – 12th Street between Keosauqua Way and Crocker Street.
(B) Corner Clearance Parking Restrictions.
(1) 11th Street and Garden Avenue.
(2) Fleming Avenue and Lower Beaver Road.
(C) Parking Modification – the North Side of Grand Avenue between 17th Street and 18th
Street.
23-0546 (D) Final consideration of ordinance above, requires six votes. Moved by Mandelbaum
that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that
the ordinance do now pass, #16,233. Second by Gatto. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0547 69. Amending Chapter 90 of the Municipal Code regarding Housing Services Board members.
(Council Communication No. 23-171) Moved by Gatto that this ordinance be considered
and given first vote for passage. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0548 (A) Final consideration of ordinance above, requires six votes. Moved by Gatto that the
rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at
two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the
ordinance do now pass, #16,234. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
23-0549 70. Amending Chapter 94 of the Municipal Code relating to public improvement bids pursuant
to Iowa Code Chapter 26 and amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code relating to an
exception for Iowa Code Chapter 26A from the definition of services. (Council
Communication No. 23-177) Moved by Voss that this ordinance be considered and
given first vote for passage. Second by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Sheumaker.
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23-0550 (A) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by Engineering Department),
requires six votes. Moved by Voss that the rule requiring that an ordinance must
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be
placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #16,235. Second
by Boesen. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
23-0551 (B) Authorizing issuance of a Notice of Intent to Enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price
Contract Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 26A for the Des Moines Fire Station No. 4
Replacement and authorization for staff to proceed pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 26A.
(Council Communication No. 23-176) Moved by Voss to adopt. Second by Boesen.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
23-0552 71. Requests to speak as follows: Moved by Gatto to receive and file. Second by Boesen.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
(A) Carolyn Uhlenhake Walker
(B) Thomas Rosburg
23-0553 MOTION TO ADJOURN. Moved by Voss to adjourn at 7:06 P.M. Second by Westergaard.
Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Sheumaker.
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Agenda
DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, City Council Chambers
400 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
April 10, 2023
5:00 P.M.
PROCLAMATION – 4:55 P.M.
No Mow May
1. ROLL CALL:
2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:
3. APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA * – items 3 through 54:
*Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one roll call vote
without separate discussion unless pursuant to Council rules, Council
requests an item be removed to be considered separately.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
4. Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following:
NEW APPLICATION
(A) DM BIERGARTEN 2251 GEORGE FLAGG Special Class C
RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
(B) ALPINE TAP ROOM 2720 INGERSOLL AVE Class C Liquor
(C) CAPITAL CITY MOOSE 2515 WEDGEWOOD RD Class F Retail
(D) CASEYS #3953 3121 FOREST AVE Class E Liquor
(E) CASEYS #4026 3401 INGERSOLL AVE Class B Retail
(F) DJANGO (BANQUET) 1430 LOCUST ST Class C Liquor
(G) DOLLAR GENERAL #21816 604 LOCUST ST #104 Class B Retail
(H) EL POLLO CATRACHO 4100 SE 14TH ST Class C Liquor
(I) GERRIS 232 E 30TH ST Class C Liquor
(J) GIT N GO STORE #5 2700 INDIANOLA AVE Class B Retail
(K) GREENWOOD LOUNGE 3707 INGERSOLL AVE Class C Liquor
(L) HARBINGER 2724 INGERSOLL AVE Class C Liquor
(M) HELLO MARJORIE 717 LOCUST ST #A Class C Liquor
(N) LA RANCHERITA 1106 ARMY POST RD Class C Liquor
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(O) TACOS LA FAMILIA 1610 6TH AVE Class C Liquor
(P) WORLD LIQUOR 3200 SE 14TH ST Class E Liquor
SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS
(Q) APRES BAR CO 120 E 5TH ST 5 days
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A WEDDING ON APRIL 29, 2023.
(R) TOWNSQUARE LIVE 730 3RD ST 5 days
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 2023 DES MOINES ON TAP EVENT ON
APRIL 29, 2023.
OUTDOOR SERVICE APPLICATION
(S) PEGGYS TAVERN 3020 FOREST AVE
TEMPORARY FOR DRAKE RELAYS ON APRIL 23 – 30, 2023
4I Consideration of 5-day Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) for Great Caterers of
Iowa for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser on April 20, 2023. Sponsor: Mayor Cownie.
5. City Clerk to issue Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
6. Ordering construction of the following:
(A) Carlisle Multi-Use Trail Connection: Receiving of bids, (4-18-23) and Setting date
of hearing, (5-8-23), Engineer’s estimate, $2,833,501.05.
(Council Communication No. 23-179)
(B) McHenry Park and Sheridan Park Improvements: Receiving of bids, (4-25-23) and
Setting date of hearing, (5-8-23), Engineer’s estimate, $270,000.
(Council Communication No. 23-178)
(C) SW 63rd Street Resurfacing from Willow Creek Drive to Dead End North: Receiving
of bids, (4-25-23) and Setting date of hearing, (5-22-23), Engineer’s estimate,
$370,000.
(Council Communication No. 23-183)
(D) North Valley Drive and Grand Avenue Sidewalk and Railroad Crossing
Improvements: Receiving of bids, (4-25-23) and Setting date of hearing, (5-8-23),
Engineer’s estimate, $365,000.
(Council Communication No. 23-184)
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(E) Riverview Restroom Facility: Receiving of bids, (5-9-23) and Setting date of hearing,
(5-22-23), Engineer’s estimate, $495,000.
(Council Communication No. 23-186)
7. Communication from contractors requesting permission to sublet certain items on public
improvement project.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
8. Levying assessments for costs of Nuisance Abatement-NAC Emergency Orders
(Neighborhood Services), Schedule No. 2023-04.
9. Deletion of NAC – Emergency Assessment at 2070 Lyon Street.
10. Deletion of rental inspection assessment at 3108 Martin King Jr Parkway.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM PLANNING AND ZONING
11. Regarding request from George M. Clayton (owner) for vacation of surface rights-of-way
adjoining property in the vicinity of 1601 E. Grand Avenue, to allow the encroachment of
an existing staircase within the E. 16th Street right-of-way.
12. Regarding request from DUUNTO LLC (Adam Sieren, Officer) for review and approval
of a Major Preliminary Plat “Elevate Townhomes” for property located at 508 Indianola
Road for development of 11 one-household residential lots.
SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS
13. On request from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (Mike Kuntz, Officer) to amend
PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification from
Industrial and Parks and Open Space to Industrial and to rezone the property located in the
vicinity of 1935 E. Euclid Avenue from “F” Flood District and “I2” Industrial District to
Limited “I2” Industrial District, to allow an addition to an existing structure and other
improvements, (4-24-23).
14. On request from Noel Fernandez (Owner) to amend PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow
Plan to revise the future land use classification from Low Density Residential to Low-
Medium Density Residential and to rezone 2021 Clark Street from “N5” Neighborhood
District to Limited “N5-2” Neighborhood District, to allow reuse of the existing structure
for a duplex use, (4-24-23).
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15. On request from Des Moines Community Playhouse (David Kilpatrick, Officer) for review
and approval of a 2nd amendment to the Des Moines Community Playhouse PUD
Conceptual Plan on the property located at 831 42nd Street to allow the construction of a
2,700-square foot building addition with associated utilities, parking, and drives within the
PUD, (4-24-23).
16. On request from JW Congregation Support Inc. (Archie Malone, Officer) for review and
approval of a 2nd amendment to the Airport Crossroads PUD Conceptual Plan on the
property located at 7700 Fleur Drive to allow construction of a Place of Worship with
asphalt shingles and composite lap siding building materials which are prohibited within
the PUD, (4-24-23).
17. On the proposed Fourteenth Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the SE
Agribusiness Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23).
(Council Communication No. 23-190)
18. On the proposed Sixth Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Southside Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23).
(Council Communication No. 23-191)
19. On the proposed Eleventh Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Ingersoll-Grand
Commercial Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23).
(Council Communication No. 23-188)
20. On the proposed Fourth Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Merle Hay
Commercial Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23).
(Council Communication No. 23-189)
21. On the proposed Thirty-Second Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Metro
Center Urban Renewal Area, (5-22-23).
(Council Communication No. 23-187)
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT - CLAIM SETTLEMENTS & BILLINGS
22. Approving payment to Steve and Diane Foley for a property damage claim.
APPROVING
23. Subordination agreement of existing HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Mortgage on 1211 Forest Avenue to Central Bank Construction Loan to Home
Opportunities Made Easy (HOME, Inc.).
(Council Communication No. 23-169)
24. Items related to OpenLoop Health, Inc.:
(Council Communication No. 23-195)
(A) Authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute an economic development
assistance contract between OpenLoop Health, Inc. and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA).
(B) Development Agreement.
25. First Amendment to Urban Renewal Development Agreement with OneSpeed DSM, LLC
in the Metro Center Urban Renewal Area.
(Council Communication No. 23-196)
26. Issuance of Certificate of Completion to Tree House Partners, LLC for 2315 Grand
Avenue for the historic redevelopment of three buildings.
27. Round three Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program funding, and authorizing
execution of agreements with NCR Program round three funding recipients.
(Council Communication No. 23-192)
28. Grant agreement with William C. Knapp, LC for a sewer improvement project at 2901 E.
Euclid Ave.
(Council Communication No. 23-193)
29. Intergovernmental 28E Agreement between the cities of Des Moines, Alleman, Altoona,
Bondurant, Carlisle, Elkhart, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwalk,
Pleasant Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and the county of Polk for
the partial funding of Homeland Security Services within the metropolitan area.
(Council Communication No. 23-165)
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30. Authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute a Grant Agreement with Alley Landing
Limited Partnership for construction of a new affordable housing project.
(Council Communication No. 23-194)
31. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines
for general operations.
(Council Communication No. 23-197)
32. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Homes of Oakridge Human
Services, Inc. (Oakridge Neighborhood Services) to implement a summer youth
employment and career exploration program.
(Council Communication No. 23-198)
33. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Urban Dreams for a summer
youth program.
(Council Communication No. 23-200)
34. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs of
Central Iowa, Inc. for a summer youth cleanup program.
(Council Communication No. 23-199)
35. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding agreement with Iowa Homeless Youth
Center (IHYC) for their behavioral health counseling and therapy program.
(Council Communication No. 23-172)
36. Receive and file communication from the Beaverdale SSMID Board regarding the levy
for the Beaverdale Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID).
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
37. Receive and file communication from the Highland Park SSMID Board regarding the levy
for the Highland Park Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID).
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
38. Receive and file communication from the Roosevelt Cultural District SSMID Board
regarding the levy for the Roosevelt Cultural District Self-Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID).
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
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39. Receive and file communication from the Sherman Hill SSMID Board regarding the levy
for the Sherman Hill Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID).
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
40. Budget for the Ingersoll-Grand Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
41. Budget for the SW 9th Corridor Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
42. Budget for the Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2024.
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
43. Submittal of Center Street Park and Ride Facility Annual Budget to Des Moines Area
Regional Transit Authority (DART) and authorization of budget expenditures.
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
44. Reallocation of expenditures authorized for the disbursement of funds provided under the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
45. Fund transfer resolution of the City of Des Moines (FY 2024).
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
46. Fund transfer resolution of the City of Des Moines (FY 2023).
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
47. Acceptance of offer of principal forgiveness award in the amount of $1,000,000 on Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022C.
48. Communication from the Greater Des Moines Partnership on behalf of the Downtown
Farmer’s Market requesting approval of placement for up to 60 banners to be displayed on
banner poles in downtown Des Moines beginning the first week of May 2023.
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49. Abatement of public nuisance as follows:
(A) 1083 22nd Street.
(B) 1940 Easton Boulevard.
50. Purchase from Landscape Structures Inc. (LSI) c/o Outdoor Recreation Products (Steve
King, Founder) for playground equipment for McHenry Park per National Cooperative
Purchasing Alliance contract, and authorizing negotiation and execution of supplemental
agreement with Landscape Structures Inc., $186,202.
(Council Communication No. 23-167)
51. Purchase from Kaldenbergs PBS Landscaping and Lawncare (Matt Kaldenberg, President)
for mowing, trimming and grass clean-up on nuisance properties for use by the
Neighborhood Services Department, $110,000. (Three (3) compliant bids received.)
52. Purchase from MacQueen Equipment, Inc. (Dan Gage, President/CEO) for one (1)
additional sub-compact mini sweeper per Sourcewell Contract for use by the Public Works
and Parks and Recreation Departments, $161,385.
(Council Communication No. 23-175)
53. Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of April 10 and
17, 2023; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for
the weeks of April 10 and 17, 2023; to draw checks for biweekly payroll due April 21,
2023.
ORDINANCES - SECOND CONSIDERATION
54. Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Parking Restriction – 62nd Street
between Boston Avenue and Douglas Avenue.
* * * * * * END CONSENT AGENDA * * * * * * * * * *
HEARINGS (OPEN AT 5:00 P.M.) (ITEMS 55 THRU 66)
55. On conveyance of a portion of vacated 41st Street located east of and adjoining 4126
Ingersoll Avenue to Plymouth Congregational Church Foundation, $90,890.
(Council Communication No. 23-181)
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56. On conveyance of a portion of vacated alley right-of-way located east of and adjoining
835 41st Street to Sarah J. McCurdy.
57. On request from Park Indy, LLC (Abbey Gilroy, Officer) to amend PlanDSM Creating
Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification from Low Density
Residential within a Neighborhood Node to Community Mixed Use within a
Neighborhood Node and to rezone the property located in the vicinity of 3140 Indianola
Avenue from “NM” Neighborhood District to “NX2” Neighborhood Mix District to allow
redevelopment of the property with multiple-household residential units.
(A) First consideration of ordinance above.
(B) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by the applicant), requires
six votes.
58. On request from TB Building, LLC (Stephen Roney, Officer) to amend PlanDSM Creating
Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification from Low Density
Residential to Business Park, and to rezone 1202 Thomas Beck Road from “NX1”
Neighborhood District to “EX” Mixed Use District to allow multiple uses, including a
religious assembly, fabrication and production, and office. (Choose one alternative
below)
(A) Approve.
1. First consideration of ordinance above.
2. Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by the applicant),
requires six votes.
OR
(B) Deny.
59. On request from Chasing Waterfalls, LLC (Christopher Thompson, Officer) to amend
PlanDSM Creating Our Tomorrow Plan to revise the future land use classification for
Business Park to Industrial and to rezone the two (2) lots located on the west half of the
property at 2215 Sunset Road from “EX” Mixed Use District to Limited “I1” Industrial
District to allow outdoor storage for a landscaping business.
(A) First consideration of ordinance above.
(B) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by the applicant), requires
six votes.
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60. On request from WC MRP Des Moines Center, LLC (Natin Paul, Officer) for review and
approval of a 1st amendment to the Southdale PUD Conceptual Plan at 4900 SE 14th Street
to allow expansion of a retail use (Home Depot) to include additional outdoor display and
merchandising in the parking lot, continued from the March 27, 2023 Council meeting.
61. On approval of a License Agreement with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
(DART) for bus benches in street right-of-way.
(Council Communication No. 23-180)
62. On reprogramming of prior year’s unspent Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds, a substantial amendment to the 2023 Action Plan with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan.
(Council Communication No. 23-170)
63. On consideration of the recommended Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years
2023-24 through 2026-27.
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
64. On amendment to the annual budget for current fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
65. On proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
(Council Communication No. 23-173)
66. On 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program: Resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate, receive and file bids, and designating the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder as B.T. Construction, LLC (Barret Tucker, Owner),
$356,975.
(Council Communication No. 23-182)
(A) Approval of contract and bond and permission to sublet.
***END HEARINGS AT ________________ P.M.***
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APPROVING
67. Donation Agreement with Des Moines Parks and Recreation Foundation for Evelyn K.
Davis Park Basketball Court Improvements project.
(Council Communication No. 23-166)
ORDINANCES - FIRST CONSIDERATION
68. Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as
follows:
(Council Communication No. 23-185)
(A) Parking Modification – 12th Street between Keosauqua Way and Crocker Street.
(B) Corner Clearance Parking Restrictions.
(1) 11th Street and Garden Avenue.
(2) Fleming Avenue and Lower Beaver Road.
(C) Parking Modification – the North Side of Grand Avenue between 17th Street and
18th Street.
69. Amending Chapter 90 of the Municipal Code regarding Housing Services Board members.
(Council Communication No. 23-171)
70. Amending Chapter 94 of the Municipal Code relating to public improvement bids pursuant
to Iowa Code Chapter 26 and amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code relating to an
exception for Iowa Code Chapter 26A from the definition of services.
(Council Communication No. 23-177)
(A) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by Engineering
Department), requires six votes.
(B) Authorizing issuance of a Notice of Intent to Enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price
Contract Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 26A for the Des Moines Fire Station No. 4
Replacement and authorization for staff to proceed pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter
26A.
(Council Communication No. 23-176)
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COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
71. Requests to speak as follows:
(A) Carolyn Uhlenhake Walker
(B) Thomas Rosburg
MOTION TO ADJOURN.
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